Trainer to play Division I lacrosse in Richmond

Chattahoochee’s Katie Trainer has committed to play lacrosse at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Va. Seated with her are her parents Pam and Nick Trainer. Standing, from left, are CHS Athletic Director Milo Mathis, sister Meaghan, CHS varsity coaches Ken Moore and Jack Mcllvain, brothers Danny and Michael and CHS Principal Tim Duncan.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School’s Katie Trainer has committed to play lacrosse at the University of Richmond in Virginia.

The University of Richmond is an NCAA Division I school that competes in the Atlantic 10.

Trainer, a four-year varsity letterman, was captain both sophomore and junior years. She made varsity her freshmen year and has started at midfield all four years.

The Cougars were state semifinalists in 2011 and 2012 and quarterfinalists in 2013. In addition, the Cougars were area champions in 2011 and 2012. Trainer received the Coaches Award in 2012 and was named the team MVP in 2013. She holds the record for the most goals in a season (77) and most points in a season (105). Trainer also has broken the school record for the most ground balls in a career at (128). Voted to the 2012 and 2013 First Team All-State, Trainer was selected to the 2012 and 2013 National Team to represent Georgia. She plays travel lacrosse with XTEAM.